Week 9 IDP Fantasy Football Rankings

Earlier this week, we handed out some fancy awards to our waiver-eligible defenders. You have no idea how fancy these were. They were presented in a decorated affair for which men donned their flashiest tuxedos and women their most revealing pantsuits. There was a red carpet, several very unimportant individuals considered attending, and fun was […]

Montez Sweat Could Miss A Month With Fractured Jaw

Washington Football Team defensive end Montez Sweat (jaw) suffered a fractured jaw in the Week 8 loss to the Denver Broncos and could miss as much as a month, according to sources. The 25-year-old is expected to avoid surgery for the non-displaced fracture, but it will be a big blow to a Washington defense that […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

With Week 8 in our rearview and nearly half the season done, this is an excellent time for us to consider some of the most disappointing and most surprising fantasy defenders this year. What better way to address that ever-popular issue than with our first-ever Mid-Season IDP Waiver Wire Awards?! With that in mind, we […]

49ers Defense Adds Charles Omenihu For Stretch Run

The San Francisco 49ers are acquiring defensive end Charles Omenihu from the Texans, as first reported by Aaron Wilson. Omenihu appeared in six games (two starts) this season with Houston, racking up 11 tackles and three quarterback hits, all while seeing his snap count fluctuate on a weekly basis. The addition of Omenihu should give […]

Chiefs Defense Lands Melvin Ingram In Deal With Steelers

The Kansas City Chiefs attempted to boost their edge rush just ahead of the trade deadline on Tuesday, landing linebacker/defensive end Melvin Ingram in a deal with the Steelers. Ingram appeared in six games (one start) with Pittsburgh, combining for 10 tackles, six quarterback hits, one pass defended and one sack. The Steelers will receive […]

Danielle Hunter Done For The Season

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer confirmed on Monday that pass-rusher Danielle Hunter (pectoral) will miss the rest of the 2021 season after suffering a torn pectoral in the Sunday night loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8. Hunter entered Week 8 as the team's leader in sacks with six, and he also recorded […]

Rams Defense Lands Von Miller In Blockbuster Deal With Broncos

The Los Angeles Rams are all in. Specifically, their all-in on defense, after they landed eight-time Pro Bowler Von Miller from Denver in a massive trade Monday afternoon, further bolstering an already stout unit. Miller had morphed into the face of the franchise with the Broncos, where he starred from 2011 up until Sunday. In […]

Vikings Defense Likely Loses Danielle Hunter For The Season

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (pectoral) is believed to have sustained a torn pectoral muscle during Sunday's defeat to Dallas, an injury that would end his season if an MRI confirms the severity. Hunter has been an integral cog to the Vikings defense in 2021, having compiled 38 tackles, 10 quarterback hits and six […]

Trevon Diggs Sprains Ankle In Sunday Night's Win

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Trevon Diggs (ankle) sprained his right ankle late in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Minnesota Vikings. He will undergo further evaluation on Monday to determine the severity of his ankle sprain. Diggs's interception streak snapped after seven games. The 24-year-old leads the NFL with seven interceptions and has been a standout […]

Danielle Hunter Ruled Out Sunday Night

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (shoulder) was ruled out for the second half of the Sunday night game against the Dallas Cowboys after suffering a shoulder injury in the first half. It's a significant loss for Minnesota's defense, as Hunter came into the Week 8 game with a team-leading six sacks along with 33 […]

Danielle Hunter Questionable To Return Sunday Night

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (shoulder) is questionable to return to the Sunday night game against the Dallas Cowboys with a shoulder injury. Hunter came into this game with team-leading six sacks, 33 tackles (20 solo) and 10 QB hits, so it will be great news for Cowboys backup quarterback Cooper Rush and the […]

Jalen Ramsey Active Against Texans

Los Angeles Rams defensive back Jalen Ramsey (illness) is not listed on the team's inactive list ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the struggling Texans. His omission from the most recent report means he will be good to go against Houston on Sunday. Although most fantasy managers don't need much convincing that Davis Mills […]

Broncos Likely To Play It Safe With Von Miller

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (ankle), who is listed as questionable with an ankle injury, didn't practice all week. Miller wants to play and may give it a go during pre-game workouts, but the team will likely be smart and force him to think long term. That means he'll likely be held out of […]

Fletcher Cox Drawing Trade Interest

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox has been the target of some trade interest, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. The 30-year-old has continued to be a force on the team's defensive line and the price for him likely wouldn't be cheap. The Eagles are sitting at 2-5. Another loss in Week 8 to the Detroit […]

J.J. Watt Could Return Later This Year

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim isn't ruling out a return for defensive end J.J. Watt (shoulder) later this year. "I know surgery is an option, but at the same time I think there are some things that are possibly put in place where we want to play this thing out with a little bit […]

Stephon Gilmore Activated From PUP List

The Carolina Panthers activated cornerback Stephon Gilmore (quadriceps) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday and placed defensive end Darryl Johnson (hamstring) on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Gilmore hadn't practiced since December when they acquired him in a trade from the New England Patriots. Along with linebacker Shaq Thompson, the Panthers […]

Jalen Ramsey Questionable For Sunday

Los Angeles Rams star cornerback Jalen Ramsey (illness) is listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Houston Texans after missing practice with a non-COVID-19-related illness on Thursday and Friday. Safety Jordan Fuller (knee) and defensive back Robert Rochell (knee) are also questionable, while left tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee) and defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day (chest) […]

Von Miller Questionable For Week 8

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (ankle) missed practice all week and is questionable for the Week 8 contest against the Washington Football Team. The fact that Miller didn't practice at all this week is not a good sign that he'll be active after he suffered an ugly looking ankle injury in last Thursday's loss […]

Von Miller Remains Absent From Practice Thursday

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (ankle) was once again unable to suit up for practice Thursday, further throwing his status for Sunday's game vs. Washington in doubt. Despite his inactive status, Miller was dressed Thursday, an indication that he could attempt to get back into the mix in the coming days. Having started each of […]

Jalen Ramsey Lands On Injury Report Thursday

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (illness) popped up on the team's injury report Thursday, having missed practice due to an illness. This is the first that managers have seen of any kind of impediment to Ramsey's status ahead of what should be a must-roster week for the Rams defense against the scuffling Texans offense. […]

J.J. Watt Tore His Labrum, Bicep And Rotator Cuff

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (shoulder), who will have season-ending surgery, actually tore his labrum, bicep and rotator cuff and suffered a dislocated shoulder in the Week 7 win over the Houston Texans, his old team. It's a huge loss for the Cardinals defense, as Watt was playing some of his best football in […]

Week 8 IDP Fantasy Football Rankings

If you want an idea of just how valuable fantasy defenders can be, look no further than Antonio Gibson…. While this statement may seem odd at first glance, just consider that Gibson (PPR's RB16) is outscoring the RB30 in PPR scoring by 25%. Now consider that T.J. Watt is outscoring fantasy’s DL9 by 23%, while […]

J.J. Watt Likely Done For The Season

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (shoulder) is now likely to undergo season-ending surgery on his shoulder, according to sources. Watt injured his shoulder in the second quarter of the Week 7 win over the Houston Texans but still managed to play the rest of the game. He was ruled out for the Thursday night […]

Richard Sherman, Lavonte David Return To Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman (hamstring) and linebacker Lavonte David (ankle) both returned to limited practices on Wednesday, while outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (finger, shoulder) didn't practice. Getting Sherman back would be excellent news for a depleted secondary as they get ready to face the division-rival New Orleans Saints this Sunday, even if he's […]

J.J. Watt Ruled Out For Thursday Night

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (shoulder) has been ruled out for the Thursday night game against the Green Bay Packers with a shoulder injury. Corey Peters (illness), Jack Crawford (undisclosed) and Rashard Lawrence (calf) are also questionable for the Cardinals. It's bad news for the Cardinals defensive line, but the good news is that […]

Khalil Mack Not Expected To Play In Week 8

Chicago Bears Pro Bowl pass-rusher Khalil Mack (foot) is not expected to play in Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers, and a stint on Injured Reserve is not out of the question in order to allow his foot another three games to heal. Mack first injured his foot in a Week 3 loss to […]

Jabrill Peppers Ruptures ACL, Out for the Season

New York Giants defensive back Jabrill Peppers (knee, ankle) was placed on the injured reserve Tuesday after suffering a ruptured ACL in his right knee. He is out for the season. The Michigan product sustained the knee injury in a Week 7 win over the Carolina Panthers. He also sprained his high ankle in the […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

As you know, because we keep reminding you, Week 7 was the fantasy football equivalent of a direct-to-DVD movie experience. Something was playing on your television this Sunday, and it looked kind of like something you might enjoy. Deep down you knew it was a cheap imitation of what you love. With countless players on […]

Chandler Jones Comes Off COVID-19 List

The Arizona Cardinals activated linebacker Chandler Jones and defensive lineman Zach Allen from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Jones will return after missing the last two games after testing positive for the virus, but the 31-year-old pass-rusher will be available for a showdown against the Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Thursday night […]

Jason Pierre-Paul Dealing With Injuries

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (finger, shoulder) is in danger of missing more time moving ahead. The veteran has reportedly been playing through multiple fractures in his finger, and even worse, a torn rotator cuff. However, he didn't appear to be injured by any means in Week 7, at least on the statistical end, […]